Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability are desired. Its structure supports the creation of selective enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators, especially in central nervous system agents and anti-inflammatory drugs. Also employed in agrochemicals for designing herbicides and pesticides with improved environmental persistence and target specificity. The compound’s fluorinated aromatic core makes it valuable in materials science for developing liquid crystals and specialty polymers with unique thermal and electronic properties.